Obituaries

Lila J. Mays

October 1, 1938 to January 14, 2016

WINAMAC - Lila Jane Mays, 77, of Winamac, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, at We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth.

She was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Kewanna, to Ralph and Helen Margaret Summers Kough.

Survivors include:
Jennifer L. (Bruce) Adamski, Winamac, Daughter
Jerry Thomas "J.T." (Laura) Mays II, Winamac, Son
Scott Benzing, Grandson
Sydney Richards, Granddaughter
Theresa Patty, Granddaughter
Shaun R. (Molly) Cotner, Grandson
Ryan E. Cotner, Grandson
Kyle W. Cotner, Grandson
Jerri L. (Chris) Klein, Granddaughter
Megan Patty, Great Granddaughter
Kaden Klein, Great Grandson
Jerad Klein, Great Grandson
Becky (John) Bruce, Winamac, Sister
Megan Ingram, Great Niece
Michaela Ingram, Great Niece

Preceded in death by:
Jerad A. Mays, Grandson
Lisa Ingram, Niece
Debra M. & Don Stigen, Sister and Brother-in-law
Bonnie Summers Johnson, Aunt

Mrs. Mays loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was ecstatic when her great grandchildren were born. She was a former bartender at the VFW in Winamac, She also worked as a sales clerk at the Bottle Shop in Winamac She retired in 2000. She spent much of her time reading and working crossword puzzles. She spent most of her time caring for her cats. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Monday. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home, with Rev. Anthony Wagner officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, should be given to the charity of donor's choice.

Cathy Schmicker

April 23, 1950 to January 12, 2016

WINAMAC - Cathy L. Fahler Schmicker, 65, of Medaryville (formerly of Star City and Winamac) passed away at 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at her home with her family by her side. 

She was born April 23, 1950 in Winamac to the late Richard E. “Dick” and Ida Ruth Miller Fahler. 

Survivors include:
Lori Schultz, Medaryville,  Daughter
Kevin (Christan) Schultz, Medaryville, Son
Riley Schultz, Granddaughter
Maddison Schultz, Granddaughter
Mason Schultz, Grandson
Sadie Ruth Schultz, Granddaughter
Eli Smith, Grandson
Peyton Beiswanger, Step Granddaughter
Paige Beiswanger, Step Granddaughter
Daniel Beiswanger, Step Grandson
Scott Flickner, Atlanta, GA,  Companion
Timothy Miller, Lakeside Park, KY,  Cousin
Bob Schultz, Medaryville,  Friend

Preceded in death by:
Charles R. "Chuck" Fahler, Brother

Mrs. Schmicker attended Star City Schools and graduated from Winamac High School in 1968.  She also had attended Ball State University. She had lived in Nashville, TN and Atlanta, GA before returning to Indiana in 2008. She had worked as a certified medical assistant. She was a very devout Catholic.  She was a former vice chairwoman of the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee. She was an avid IU basketball and Indianapolis Colts fan. She enjoyed quilting and playing golf. She also enjoyed being on social media and playing games with her friends. Most of all, she loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Jan. 16), at the funeral home with Rev. Terry Bennis officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Franciscan Hospice Care (formerly Jasper County Hospice).

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com

Mary Jane Carmany

March 12, 1934 to January 9, 2016

WINAMAC - Mary Jane Carmany, 81, of Knox, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, at her home.

She was born March 12, 1934 in Winamac, to the late Floyd A. and Emma Marie Green Hilt. She married Clarence I. Carmany who preceded her in death on Feb.15, 1987.

Survivors include:
Francis "Frank" Hilt, Knox, Son
Robert "Bobby" Hilt, Kewanna, Son
4 Grandchildren: Lisa, Shane, Amy, and Robert
Numerous Great Grandchildren
William "Bill" (Vi) Hilt, North Judson, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Betty A. Barlow Combs, Sister
Ettabelle Hilt, Sister

Mrs. Carmany was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She enjoyed puzzle books, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.  Private burial will take place at a later date at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Lamoine H. Hooker

February 23, 1929 to January 1, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Lamoine H. Hooker, 86, of Francesville, passed away at 7:18 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born at the family home in Francesville on Feb. 23, 1929 to the late Otto and Julia Grock Hooker. On Aug. 14, 1949, he married Emogene "Jean" Stamer in Francesville. She survives

Also surviving are:
Larry (Nancy) Hooker, Francesville, Son 
Steve (Robin) Hooker, Monticello, Son 
Lori (Dewayne) Skalon, Francesville, Daughter
Anita (Brandon) Burns, Chicago, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Kelly (John) Schmicker, Cody (Angie) Hooker, Nikki (Kory) Scurlock, Brandy (Kris) Aschbrenner, Wyatt (Sonia) Hooker, Amy (Jeff) Van Wheeldon, Matt Whitaker, Abby Whitaker, Thomas (Amber) Skalon, Kylie Skalon, Macyn Burns, and Kendall Burns. 
15 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Granddaughter 
Ron (Lois) Hooker, Francesville, Brother 
Harold (Mary) Hooker, Francsville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Greg Hooker, Grandson 
Ann Brunetti, Sister Opal Hamblin, Sister
Blanche Balinson, Sister
Raymond Hooker, Brother
Paul Hooker, Brother 

Mr. Hooker graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. He was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, where he had also served on the church board. He was proud to have been a life long farmer. He was a former member of Farm Bureau CO-OP. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He and Jean enjoyed square dancing for many years. He also enjoyed watching westerns and listening to country music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Alzheimer's Association.

Fr. Albert Reed

November 23, 1928 to December 30, 2015

CARTHAGENA, Ohio - Fr. Albert Reed, C.PP.S., 87, died at 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

He was born in Gettysburg, Pa., on Nov. 23, 1928, to Lloyd and Madaline (Bowling) Reed.

Fr. Reed was one of 14 siblings. Survivors include his brothers Richard; Patrick and his wife, Pat, of Red Lion, Pa.; Edward and his wife, Judy, of York, Pa.; four sisters-in-law, Mildred (Mickey) Reed of Oldsmar, Fla.; Helen Reed of Weymouth, Mass.; Mary Reed, York, Pa.; and Audrey Reed of Rehoboth Beach, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Therese and her husband, Harold Conrad; Vesta and her husband, Stuart Peterson; and Ave Maria Reed; and seven brothers, Lloyd, Gilbert (and his wife, Julia), Joseph (and his wife, June), Bernard, Chester, Damian and Frederick (and his wife, Virginia).

Fr. Reed entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1945 and was ordained on May 15, 1954. Upon his ordination, Fr. Reed was assigned to St. Charles, then a seminary. He then studied canon law at Catholic University and also pursued higher studies in Rome, earning a doctoral degree. From 1958–59, he served at St. James the Less Parish in Columbus, Ohio. In 1959, he returned to St. Charles Seminary, where he served as a professor of canon law. From 1967–68, he served as pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Chickasaw, Ohio. In 1968, Fr. Reed was assigned to the chancery office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Fr. Reed returned to parish ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Cleveland (1972–75); St. Augustine Church in Minster, Ohio (1975–79); St. Peter Church in Winamac, Ind. (1979–88); and St. Francis Borgia Church, Sturgis, Ky., and St. Ambrose Church in Henshaw, Ky. (1988–94). He also served at St. Andrew Church in Orlando and St. Bernard Church in Burkettsville, Ohio. He retired to St. Charles Center in 2000.

Fr. Reed had a brilliant mind and was well equipped to study the intricacies of canon law, said his friend, Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., who noted, “He spent 10 years as a professor of canon law, and the seminarians enjoyed his classes as much as canon law could be enjoyed.” Along with it came a dry sense of humor. “He could tell a joke and never smile, even when everyone around him was cracking up,” said his brother, Edward Reed. “He was also a very humble man. Throughout his life he was very modest about all his accomplishments.”

Fr. Reed enjoyed his years in parish ministry. He also loved to fish, often inviting parishioners along on fishing excursions.

Calling hours will be from 1-5 and 7-9 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, at St. Charles Center, Carthangena, Ohio. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the community cemetery.

Memorial provided by Frain Mortuary, Winamac

Max Odom

May 25, 1924 to December 26, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Max Odom, 91, longtime resident of the Francesville and Medaryville areas, died Saturday, Dec. 26.

He was born at the family farm in rural Gilliam Township, Jasper County, on May 25, 1924, the son of the late Bryan and Mary Pullins Odom. On May 29, 1949 at Monon Chapel, Max married Beverly J. Long, who survives.

He was the father of four children, three of whom survive, Gregory (Christine) Odom; William (Shereen) Odom; and Leesa (Michael) Gayer. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Kevin Max Odom; an infant granddaughter, Autumn Dawn Skalon; his two sisters, Georgia Utterback and Louise Houston; and his brother, Charles Odom.

Mr. Odom was baptized at Independence Church and graduated from Medaryville High School. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. He was a hard worker, who even in retirement continued to work many small jobs to keep busy. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as getting away to Minnesota. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved so much. He will be dearly missed.

Mr. Odom's wishes were to be cremated and for his family to gather for a private family burial, at which he requested the American Legion to perform military graveside services. His remains will be laid to rest at Roseland Cemetery in rural Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville American Legion.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.